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Children's Lighthouse at Cibolo Canyon

25473 Bulverde Rd, San Antonio, TX 78261 · Bexar County
2 high-risk citations in last 12 monthsAccepts child care subsidies

Children's Lighthouse at Cibolo Canyon is a licensed child care center in San Antonio, TX, licensed for up to 228 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2014. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 25 times and investigated 9 reports. Inspectors recorded 18 citations, 8 of them high-risk, most often for food & feeding (4 of 18). 5 citations came in the last 12 months, including 2 high-risk. 11% were corrected during the inspection itself. Its last 3 inspections found no violations. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #228 of 476 centers in San Antonio and better than 44% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 44%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. About typical
Tied for #228 of 476 centers in San Antonio
8High risk
6Medium High risk
3Medium risk
1Medium Low risk
0Low risk
18 citations from 25 inspections and 4 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 5 in the last 12 months · last inspected Jul 14, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Jul 14, 2026 · Inspection · no citationJun 30, 2026 · Inspection · no citationJun 2, 2026 · Report/investigation · citation foundNov 17, 2025 · Inspection · no citationNov 4, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundJun 5, 2025 · Inspection · no citationMay 30, 2025 · Inspection · no citationMay 21, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationMay 5, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundJan 29, 2025 · Inspection · no citationJan 24, 2025 · Inspection · no citationJan 23, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationNov 13, 2024 · Inspection · no citationJun 28, 2024 · Inspection · no citationMay 28, 2024 · Inspection · no citationMay 24, 2024 · Inspection · no citationMay 22, 2024 · Report/investigation · citation foundMay 10, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundApr 29, 2024 · Report/investigation · citation foundDec 28, 2023 · Inspection · no citationNov 15, 2023 · Inspection · no citationJul 10, 2023 · Inspection · no citationJun 19, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundJun 16, 2023 · Report/investigation · citation foundApr 4, 2023 · Inspection · no citationMar 10, 2023 · Inspection · no citationMar 9, 2023 · Report/investigation · citation foundOct 27, 2022 · Inspection · no citationOct 12, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundApr 18, 2022 · Inspection · no citationApr 11, 2022 · Report/investigation · no citationMar 25, 2022 · Inspection · no citationMar 15, 2022 · Report/investigation · no citationOct 26, 2021 · Inspection · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Food & feeding4
Training & qualifications3
Supervision3
Records & paperwork2
Caregiver conduct2
Building & playground safety2
Transportation1
Sleep safety1

Citations, newest first

Medium HighJun 2, 2026Found during an investigationRecords & paperwork
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Share Information with Incoming Caregivers §746.1203(10)
Based off of the DFPS investigation, it was determined that the new caregiver was not informed that the school-age children were not to use blankets outside of naptime by the tenured caregivers.
Correction verified Jul 14, 2026
HighJun 2, 2026Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control §746.1201(1)
Based off of the DFPS investigation, it was that two caregivers were aware that the school-age children were not to use blankets outside of naptime but did not remove the blankets when they saw them in use.
Correction verified Jul 14, 2026
HighNov 4, 2025InspectionFood & feeding
Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children §746.3407(12)
Cleaning supplies were stored under cabinet sinks accessible to children in five classrooms. Note: This was corrected at inspection when staff removed the cleaning supplies from the cabinets in the classrooms.
Correction verified Nov 17, 2025
Medium HighNov 4, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment §746.3407
A toilet in the toddler classroom had duct tape covering the tank in place of a tank cover and a tank cover of a toilet in a shared bathroom used by preschool ages children was cracked with duct tape placed over the cover.
Correction verified Nov 17, 2025
Medium HighNov 4, 2025InspectionTraining & qualifications
Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually §746.1316(a)
The director did not have current transportation safety training. Training was last completed on 8/1/2024.
Correction verified Nov 12, 2025
Medium LowMay 5, 2025InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985) §746.901(4)
Four of ten employee records reviewed did not have notarized affidavits on file.
Correction verified May 7, 2025
MediumMay 5, 2025InspectionTraining & qualifications
Documented Annual Training - 1 hour in Prevention, Recognition and Reporting of child maltreatment §746.1309(c)
Three of ten staff records reviewed did not have annual training for the previous training year in the required topics of prevention, recognition, and reporting of child maltreatment.
Correction verified May 7, 2025
HighMay 22, 2024Found during an investigationSupervision
Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity §746.1205(a)(4)
During the course of the investigation, it was determined that caregivers failed to follow transition protocol which resulted in a child being left behind in the classroom and the caregivers not knowing how many children they took outside
Correction verified Jun 28, 2024
Medium HighMay 10, 2024InspectionFood & feeding
Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups §746.2419(6)
A infant bottle in room one was not labeled with their first name and last initial. The bottle was labeled and identified by the caregivers and the assistant director during the inspection.
Corrected during the visit
HighMay 10, 2024InspectionTransportation
Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Telephone Numbers for Each Child §746.5617(a)(4)
Three school-age children did not have parents and emergency contacts in the vehicle when being transported from their school to the operation. Was corrected at inspection with the contacts were added to the transportation binders.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighMay 10, 2024InspectionFood & feeding
Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional §746.3819
Two children with diagnosed food allergies did not have a allergy plan signed by both the physician and the parent available for review.
Correction verified May 21, 2024
HighApr 29, 2024Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control §746.1201(1)
Caregiver failed to use good judgement when she failed to properly read the name labeled on a child's bottle prior to feeding a child. As a result, a child was fed the wrong bottle.
Correction verified May 27, 2024
MediumJun 19, 2023InspectionFood & feeding
Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days §746.2421(b)
An infant in room #2 KS did not have the monthly feeding sheet available for review.
Correction verified Jun 20, 2023
HighJun 16, 2023Found during an investigationSupervision
Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity §746.1205(a)(4)
A child was reported to have left the transition line and was found in an empty room by a parent. Staff was unaware of the child's whereabouts.
Correction verified Jul 10, 2023
HighMar 9, 2023Found during an investigationSupervision
Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity §746.1205(a)(4)
Two children left their class and were able to walk up to the front lobby area, where one child exited the center unattended. Note: the caregiver is no longer employed at this center
Correction verified Apr 4, 2023
HighOct 12, 2022InspectionSleep safety
AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age §746.2415(b)
An infant was found sleeping in a crib with a blanket. Note: Blanket was removed immediately.
Correction verified Oct 27, 2022
Medium HighOct 12, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less §746.4907(a)(1)
The loose-fill in three playgrounds did not have the required depth of loose-fill available in the use zone. The loose fill was less than 1 inch in some areas.
Correction verified Oct 27, 2022
MediumOct 26, 2021InspectionTraining & qualifications
Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required §746.1309(a)
One of 10 caregivers' files reviewed had 11.25 of 24 required training hours; caregiver was missing some of the required topics trainings.
Correction verified Nov 17, 2021

About this center

Licensed capacity228 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours06:30 AM-06:30 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceFeb 10, 2014
DirectorVeronica Villalobos
Phone2104949200
State operation #1521164

Common questions

Does Children's Lighthouse at Cibolo Canyon take infants?

Yes. Texas licenses it to care for infants through school-age children.

What are Children's Lighthouse at Cibolo Canyon’s hours?

6:30 AM to 6:30 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.

Does Children's Lighthouse at Cibolo Canyon accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

How much does Children's Lighthouse at Cibolo Canyon cost?

Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Children's Lighthouse at Cibolo Canyon for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the Alamo area, which includes San Antonio, is $42.00 a day for infants, $40.40 a day for toddlers and $39.20 a day for 3-year-olds (2025 Texas Child Care Market Rate Survey).

Has Children's Lighthouse at Cibolo Canyon had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 8 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Jun 2, 2026: “Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Children's Lighthouse at Cibolo Canyon compare with other daycares in San Antonio?

It is tied for #228 of 476 centers in San Antonio by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 44% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Children's Lighthouse at Cibolo Canyon last inspected?

Jul 14, 2026. No violations were found during that visit.

Licensed centers nearby

Citations are quoted from Texas HHS inspection records. Many are corrected the same day, and a citation is a finding about one rule, not a judgment about a center overall.

To see the official record, search operation 1521164 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.